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Trains from Thornaby (TBY) to Birkdale (BDL)

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29

train journeys
per day

94

miles (152 kms)

4hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

06:27 / 00:34

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Thornaby (TBY) to Birkdale (BDL)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Thornaby and Birkdale , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Thornaby to Birkdale is approximately 94 miles (152 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 1 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Thornaby and Birkdale.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Thornaby to Birkdale. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Thornaby to Birkdale Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:26
    4 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:32
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    12:18
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    12:46
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:31
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    13:18
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    13:46
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:31
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    14:18
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    14:46
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:31
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    15:46
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:31
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    16:18
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    16:46
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:32
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    17:18
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    17:46
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:31
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    18:18
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    18:46
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:31
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    19:18
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    19:46
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:31
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    20:33
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:27
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    20:46
    Thornaby
    Birkdale
    Thornaby to Birkdale

About Thornaby Station

Station name Thornaby (TBY)
Address Thornaby station, Mandale Road, Thornaby, Cleveland, TS17 6AW
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 19:45
Saturday 05:45 - 19:45
Sunday 09:15 - 17:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Birkdale Station

Station name Birkdale (BDL)
Address Birkdale station, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AF
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:27 - 00:32
Tuesday 05:27 - 00:32
Wednesday 05:27 - 00:32
Thursday 05:27 - 00:32
Friday 05:27 - 00:32
Saturday 05:27 - 00:32
Sunday 07:47 - 00:32
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Thornaby and Birkdale

The travel time between Thornaby and Birkdale by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Thornaby and Birkdale vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:27, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:34.

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Amenities on trains between Thornaby and Birkdale can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Thornaby & Birkdale. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Thornaby and Birkdale.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Thornaby and Birkdale, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.